NEW YORK: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is leading a high-level Pakistani delegation that begins diplomatic engagements at the United Nations today, June 2. The team will meet ambassadors from all 14 member states of the UN Security Council, including the five permanent members.
Senator Sherry Rehman has already joined Bilawal in New York. Other members of the delegation are expected to arrive in phases on different flights.
The group includes senior political leaders such as Hina Rabbani Khar, Dr. Musadik Malik, Khurram Dastgir Khan, Bushra Anjum Butt, Tehmina Janjua, and Jalil Abbas Jilani. They are all in New York to represent Pakistan’s stance on the recent military face-off with India.
At the same time, a second delegation led by Syed Tariq Fatemi, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, will travel to Moscow. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The central aim of these delegations is to counter India’s narrative following the recent military tensions. They plan to clearly present Pakistan’s stance on the situation at global forums.
In New York, the Pakistani team will meet the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN General Assembly. They will also hold talks with all 14 members of the Security Council, including China and Russia.
They are scheduled to address the United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA), an international press body based at the UN for over 70 years.
Later in the evening, they will speak to Pakistani journalists based in New York. The delegation will also meet with ambassadors from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Movement.
However, the schedule does not include any sessions with major American media outlets or their editorial boards. There are also no planned meetings with global human rights bodies or peace and security organizations.
In addition, no events have been organized with watchdogs that specialize in fighting disinformation and false reporting. This has led to criticism from some observers. They point out that most of the countries the delegation will engage with already support Pakistan’s stance or are traditional allies.
Despite a strong statement from President Trump, it remains unclear whether anyone from his administration will meet the Pakistani delegation.
A possible meeting with an American think tank is expected on June 5. Meanwhile, Indian National Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will be in Washington after visiting several Latin American countries. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is often criticized by Pakistan, is also in Washington.
The current outreach comes after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The incident killed 26 tourists, and India accused Pakistan of involvement without presenting any proof.
In response, Pakistan’s military launched a wide-scale counterattack named Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. The action targeted multiple Indian military sites.
Pakistan reportedly downed six Indian Air Force jets, including three Rafale fighters. Dozens of drones were also destroyed.
The battle lasted 87 hours before a ceasefire was agreed upon on May 10. The truce was brokered by the United States.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 53 Pakistanis lost their lives in the conflict. This includes 13 military personnel and 40 civilians.
Pakistan’s representatives are determined to explain their side. They are working to clarify Pakistan’s stance and expose the one-sided coverage by Indian media. The diplomatic push is part of a wider effort to restore balance and truth in the global narrative.
By reinforcing Pakistan’s position, the delegation hopes to secure support from the international community. They aim to promote facts over propaganda and push back against India’s claims with clear evidence.
This week, the world will be watching as Islamabad’s envoys seek to shift the spotlight—and firmly reassert Pakistan’s stance on a global stage.